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We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Job title Business Intelligence Manager

Number of Roles to be advertised 1

Directorate/Business Unit/Team Business Intelligence and Insights Directorate (Evidence and Insights Team)

Grade SEO

Role Type: Analytical; Business Management and Improvement; Intelligence;

Salary band National: £ 39,868 to £46,000 London: £ 45,824 to £51,000 

New entrants are normally expected to join on the minimum of the pay band

Responsible to Head of Evidence & Insights

Base/location YJB is National by Default.

National (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales)

YJB Roles are contractually based at the nearest MoJ Collaboration or Satellite Centre, but YJB staff work flexibly, including from their homes.

FTE/hours (Full-Time/Part-time/Flexible Working)  Full-time – 37 hours

Job type (i.e., fixed term/permanent/loan/secondment) Permanent

Duration of appointment – months. (for fixed term, secondment, loan etc) N/A

Security Clearance Required Baseline (BPSS) Checks

Who are we?

The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB) is the public body which advises Ministers, including the Secretary of State for Justice on the youth justice system. Our ambition is to see a Child First youth justice system. A system which looks to children’s’ strengths and supports children to become the best version of themselves. To this effect we engage with a wide variety of organisations, partners and parties with an interest in youth justice; we share good practice, champion improvement and issue grants.

Our Vision

Working to ensure a youth justice system that sees children as children, treats them fairly and helps them to build on their strengths so they can make a constructive contribution to society. This will prevent offending and create safer communities with fewer victims.

Aims of the Youth Justice System

Prevention of offending by children and young people:

• To reduce the number of children in the youth justice system
• To reduce reoffending by children in the youth justice system
• To improve the safety and wellbeing of children in the youth justice system
• To improve outcomes of children in the youth justice system

Thinking of joining us?

 Our recruitment is based on merit, we welcome applications from all who can commit to our vision and values, we offer considerable flexibility in how you work and expect commitment and flexibility in return. We continue to strive for equity, diversity and inclusion in our culture and our staff group.  To this end we very much encourage applications from those people with protected characteristics. Our staff are public servants, eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme and we are accredited by the Civil Service Commission.  This means applications from across Civil Service Departments, their agencies and Arms-Length Bodies are treated as internal applicants.  We also welcome applications from those who do not currently work in these bodies or the public sector.

Role purpose:

You will lead on the development and implementation of the systems and processes through which the YJB draws together data, soft intelligence and research evidence. You will also provide oversight, quality assurance and continuous improvement to these systems and processes. In addition, you will ensure that there are clear communications and support to staff across the organisation. You will have overall responsibility for making sure that the key messages and insights from data, soft intelligence and research evidence are communicated in a clear and accessible way to a variety of internal and external audiences.  You will develop and oversee development of products which make sure that others in the organisation are also able to access and draw on information which allows them to draw insights.  In fulfilling this role you will be part of a team which makes sure that the positions, guidance, activities and outputs of the YJB and, where appropriate, the activities of the wider youth justice sector, are informed by the best available evidence, and that the YJB is able to tell a story at any given time on what is happening in the youth justice space.

Role context:

YJB is the only public body with oversight of the whole youth justice system. Research and evidence are key to our understanding of the youth justice landscape. This supports effective decision making, gives assurance to ministers that our advice has a solid evidence base and supports the achievement of our strategic objectives.

You will be a key member of the YJB Evidence and Insights Team within the Business Intelligence and Insights (BII) Directorate. The BII Directorate gathers and interprets information from a range of sources (including data, research, and soft intelligence). This information supports the YJB’s oversight of the Youth Justice System (YJS), helps us to understand how the YJS is operating and whether it is achieving its aims, and helps to identify future opportunities and challenges for children and the YJS. The Directorate leads the organisation in gathering, developing and using data and evidence well.

Key activities and relationships

You will work as a collaborative member of the Evidence and Insights team, and wider Business Intelligence and Insights Directorate, supporting colleagues and promoting a positive team culture. You will need to develop a good understanding of the YJB, together with a sound working knowledge of the sectors within which the YJB operates. You will work positively and collaboratively with colleagues in both England and YJB Cymru and will consider the impact of developments on policy, practice, and legislation specific to Wales. You will work with colleagues across the YJB to develop, implement and maintain business intelligence management systems and processes, and act as a translator between the technical and non-technical, in order support the delivery of the YJB strategic and business plan, and to support and develop the organisation to make effective use of intelligence and insights.

Depending on the successful candidate’s experience, there may be the opportunity for line management responsibility of the Business Intelligence Officer.

Main Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead on developing, improving and quality assuring the YJB’s systems and processes for the identification, collation, storage and management of information and evidence from across the YJB, its network and forums, and the wider youth justice sector. You will make sure that these systems and processes support others across the organisation to access these sources of intelligence and evidence, and that they meet the requirements of other teams in providing evidence-based advice, guidance and support.
• Project manage a business analyst supplier responsible for delivering new systems and processes which support the YJB’s ability to manage and make use of information.
• Horizon scan available intelligence and using the insights to inform the future direction of YJB’s strategy. You will achieve this by developing and overseeing the development of products and reports for a range of internal and external audiences, including senior audiences and Ministers. These will articulate and communicate the key messages, insights and conclusions from analysis and collation of the data, soft intelligence and research evidence in a clear, accessible way, adapting to the audience, to ensure maximum influence.
• Work with colleagues within the organisation to improve the accessibility of evidence and insights available on the resource hub (the website through which the YJB share evidence and practice guidance), to promote and share evidence outside the organisation.
• Develop and implement a detailed business intelligence strategy and action plan and monitor the effectiveness of BII Teams activity. You will identify opportunities for improvement and co-ordination with wider organisational Intelligence activity and provide assessment and performance reports as needed.
• Contribute to the development of better, more efficient ways of delivering business intelligence, including integration of digital technologies to improve capabilities and considering creative and accessible forms of dissemination.
• Lead on building networks with other organisations/departments to ensure access to intelligence and to develop effective practice.
• At all times, show support and respect for the YJBs commitment to equity, inclusivity and the diversity of the YJB and its partners.
• Handle your responsibilities in relation to health and safety and data protection.
• Work flexibly. All posts within the YJB operate flexibly to make sure the requirements of the business are met and as such you may have to undertake other duties in your role or duties in other parts of the business at your grade to meet business priorities

• Act as a positive influence for the work and culture of the YJB by encouraging positive emotions and positive social exchanges in the workplace. Set high expectations and live up to them. Make sure you deliver on the commitments you make. Value the contribution of others and nurture positive relationships as well as skills and professional development.

Essential Criteria

1. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/783350/2019-01-28-Success-Profiles-Civil-Service-Ability-Accessible-Version.docxAbility:

• Be competent in MS Office suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Be able to communicate clearly, effectively and accessibly to a range of different audiences, both in writing and verbally, including producing reports and evidence summaries.
• Be capable of working collaboratively and build effective working relationships.
• Able to show leadership and initiative to deliver quality outcomes to defined timescales
• Be comfortable working in a changing environment and open to taking on new areas of work in the wider team.
• Able to critically appraise the relevance, reliability and quality of different sources of evidence
• Able to summarise evidence from a range of sources, identify patterns, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Be able to manage a project from inception to delivery, including planning and monitoring delivery against objectives, and identifying and managing risks,

1. Behaviours:

• Managing a quality service (Lead behaviour)
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Civil Service Success Profiles and will assess your: Ability, Behaviours (Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Communicating and Influencing, Changing and Improving) and Strengths.

The assessment process will be made up of two parts:

1. An application (see below)
2. Interview (see below)

Application Stage:

Please provide:

• Written examples demonstrating in no more than 250 words for each of the following essential civil service behaviours: Managing a Quality Service (Lead behaviour), Seeing the Big Picture.
• A statement (no more than 500 words) of how you meet the ‘Essential criteria: Ability’ as outlined in the job description.

Should a large number of applications be received, the initial sift may be conducted based on the lead behaviour: Managing and Quality Service.

Interview

For candidates who get to the interview stage it will be a blended interview covering, Civil Service behaviours, and strengths as described in the Success Profiles – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing, Changing and Improving). We will also assess Strengths as described in the Success Profiles. This is a very particular style of interview please make sure you make yourself aware of these in advance.  We may also ask you to elaborate further on the information in your statement.

Reserve List

Those candidates who successfully demonstrate at interview, the behaviours, strengths, and essential criteria required by YJB for the role, but who are not selected as the successful candidate, may be added to a reserve list for 12 months. Candidates on a reserve list may be contacted and offered a role which is sufficiently similar, without further need for application, within the timeframe.

Benefits of working for the Youth Justice Board

• Opportunity to work in an organisation that looks to make a positive difference to the lives of children at risk of entering and within the youth justice system
• Family friendly policies including flexible working opportunities. Many of our staff combine working from our offices in either London or Wales, or working from one of the Ministry of Justice Collaboration Centres/Satellite Offices throughout the country, with working from home; compressed hours, part-time working
• Civil Service Pension Scheme, and/or continuous service transfer of Civil Service Pension Scheme as applicable
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus public holidays (or for those transferring directly on a lateral move from Civil Service Departments, their Agencies, Arms-Length Bodies (ALBs) and Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPB) we may, subject to confirmation, match current annual leave entitlement, up to 30 days
• As an accredited NDPB we may, subject to confirmation, accept your continuous service from other Civil Service departments their agencies and ALBs/NDBPs (however all new joiners join on 37 hours per week/ pro-rata for part-time)
• Special recognition bonus scheme
• Special leave for unplanned emergencies and for voluntary work
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and advice for personal and work issues and occupational health
• Health and well-being initiatives such as flu-vaccinations
• Free eye tests and eyecare vouchers for VDU workers
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Regular professional development
• Professional HR Case Management support for managers

Please refer to Job Description

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving

Alongside your salary of £39,868, Youth Justice Board contributes £10,804 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.

Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BG

Join the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique.

DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We host a diverse range of talent where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to thrive, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated.

This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers.

Our staff, future and current will be guided by the 4 Cs and we encourage you to be curious and continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committed to Defence, empowered and able to challenge so you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation.

DIO commits to offer its employees the following experience: 

• Meaningful, purposeful work
• The ability to learn and grow
• The right opportunities and resources
• To care about your wellbeing
• To feel valued and included

The Challenge

Do you want to join the 2021 Government Security team of the year and be part of our Gold Standard security service?

The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) provides high quality security services at over 140 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majesty’s Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. We provide access control, military working dogs, control room operations and other security services. We play a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and work to protect the defence estate and personnel from crime, terrorism, espionage and sabotage threats.

The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 staff. MGS Officers are often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on our professional, customer-focused culture.

All our Security Officers are required to have excellent customer service skills and must be willing to go above and beyond to support security operations across the defence estate. Due to the high profile and strategic locations of the sites we guard, it is essential our Security Officers have a strong work ethic, are able to work as part of a team, are observant to threats and are capable to challenge and de-escalate difficult situations if required. We also require our Security Officers to have good written and verbal communication skills. Our Officers must have resilience and remain positive and friendly in all weather conditions and on all occasions.

We provide our staff with a market leading salary, excellent sickness benefits, together with a defined benefit civil service pension. Free full uniform will be provided.

We are a growing organisation with opportunities for good quality staff to progress their security careers.

The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities and from all types of working backgrounds.

See more information about the MGS, please read the candidate pack.

About MGS

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is the estate expert for Defence, supporting the armed forces to enable military capability by planning, building, maintaining, and servicing infrastructure.

Our responsibilities include: 

• Plan and deliver major capital projects and lifecycle refurbishment
• Provide utilities services
• Manage soft facilities management (i.e. cleaning and catering)
• Provide a safe place to train
• Allocate Service Families Accommodation
• Procure and manage routine maintenance and reactive repair
• Provide a central register of asset information to advise infrastructure planning
• Act as steward of the Defence estate
• Provide the unarmed guarding service

The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide unarmed guarding services at over 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majesty’s Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. The MGS plays a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and works closely with its security partners

The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and  employs over 2,500 operational and support staff. The MGS is managed by a Head Office team, dispersed strategically around the country.

MGS officers are very often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on a customer-focused culture, working to DIO’s Values as well as our own core values of honesty, integrity, professionalism and efficiency.

We are passionate about the services we deliver and work hard to keep pace with developments in the security industry, as we seek to be the unarmed  guarding provider of choice. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities.

We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions, and we work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman.

Main Responsibilities

The key duties of an Operational Manager (OM) are as follows.

• To ensure the correct posture of physical and tactical resources to manage sites and maintain operational preparedness for security incidents, in line with local Joint Business Agreements/General Statement of Security Requirement (GSSOR’s).
• Oversee the management of resources, including people, and expenditure whilst ensuring a positive and inclusive working environment
• Lead Physical Security operations and set governance structures to appropriately meet the risk appetite, overseeing effective Physical Security to protect assets and people throughout the estate. Liaise with Unit Customers and Heads of Establishments on a regular basis about service delivery and any problems/issues arising. Following agreed prioritisation of tasks and risks
• Comply with relevant regulation and legislation
• Ensure all posts and tasks are risk assessed and Health and Safety policies and processes are followed at all times
• Liaise with Unit Customers and Heads of Establishments on a regular basis about service delivery and any problems/issues arising. Following agreed prioritisation of tasks and risks.
• Cooperating with other security providers at the Unit to provide a high-quality security service.
• Provide Head Office with returns when requested regarding staffing levels, personal case work, audits and weekly completion of PORT, recording achievement of tasks, overtime and other operational data.
• Ensuring National Security Inspectorate (NSI) compliance at all Units within your Area of Responsibility (AOR) auditing paperwork and processes and amending and updating local documents when required
• Reviewing rosters, Joint Business Agreements/ General Statement of Security Requirement (GSSOR’s) and Assignment instructions on an annual basis to
• Consulting with Trade Unions on local changes and building positive and effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Carry out all MGS/MOD/Management training including Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) to ensure effective understanding and management of Health & Safety within their Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Travel Requirements: 

Some Operational Manager roles may cover more than one site and require routine travel using official vehicles between Units. There will also be an expectation to travel in order to attend meetings, training courses or carry out Personnel case work at other locations throughout the UK.

Desirable Experience & Skills:

A background, qualification or demonstrable interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage.

Environmental Factors/Hazards Associated with the post:

Nuclear Establishment

Full UK driving licence, due to traveling to other sites and to attend training courses and meetings.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time.

We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers.

We understand the importance of life outside of work and our industry leading flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include:

• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments
• Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops

Learning & Development

• Professional and Personal Development of skills
• Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by DIO

Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by DIO

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans 

Employment Hours

42 hours gross based on full time, the individual will be the line manager for 30+ Staff

Medical

MGS applicants are required to attend a medical appointment to undertake a colour perception test. Operational staff at RAF Flying Stations and Royal Navy Dockyards are also required to undertake a hearing test

Birmingham (B5 4UA) based with hybrid working

Ofwat (The Water Services Regulation Authority) is a non-ministerial government department. We regulate the water sector in England and Wales.

We are forward-thinking, creative, innovative and ambitious. We actively encourage autonomy, collaboration and innovation and there’s a real adult culture fostered by trust, flexibility and respect.

Ofwat were awarded ‘Smarter Working Maturity’ recognition for the way we have embraced new and modern ways of working, reflecting the spaces we provide, technology we have deployed and the culture and leadership we have embedded to empower choice and flexibility for our people.

Please read the attached “Candidate Information Pack” to find more about why you should join Ofwat.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Network Security Operations Engineer to join the recently expanded Ofwat Security team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security infrastructure to protect our network and systems from cyber threats and to ensure organisational productivity. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to monitor network traffic, analyse security incidents, and respond to security events. Your expertise in network security operations will be instrumental in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organisation’s data and assets.

Key deliverables

In this role you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain the network security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and other security appliances.
• Monitor network traffic, security logs, and security event management systems to detect and respond to potential security incidents in a timely manner.
• Investigate security incidents, analyse attack vectors, and recommend appropriate remediation measures to prevent future incidents.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our network and systems.
• Collaborate with the IT team to ensure that network security measures are aligned with overall IT infrastructure and business objectives.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify potential weaknesses in the network and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Stay up to date with the latest network security threats, trends, and technologies, and proactively implement measures to protect against emerging threats.
• Participate in the development and delivery of security awareness and training programs for employees to promote a culture of security.
• Perform fundamental support for the existing network infrastructure.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting network and network security related issues across the Ofwat infrastructure.
• Implementing change, in line with the Ofwat IT Change Management process.
• Manage the corporate Wi-Fi, ClearPass Wi-Fi controller and access points.
• Network configuration in Azure Cloud.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to provide ongoing maintenance and support for networking infrastructure.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex, technical, multi-site and multi-disciplinary problems and incidents.

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge 

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining network security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and other security appliances [Lead Criterion].
• Experience configuring network solutions, for example, switching, routing, subnetting.
• Experience monitoring network traffic, security logs, and security event management systems to detect and respond to potential security incidents in a timely manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Security Technologies, such as Sentinel and Defender
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools and penetration testing methodologies.
• Good understanding of network and system architecture, including cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

Attributes

• Champion and Leader of Change
• Builds Trust
• Adaptable Thinker
• Delivers Outcomes

You can read more about Attributes in Ofwat’s Framework for Success

• A generous Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% (£9,967 at the bottom of the band and £14,760 at the top);
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to max 30 with each year of service) plus bank holidays and 2.5 days privilege leave days;
• access to exclusive discounts on a range of goods and services such as retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance and gym membership;
• flexible working arrangements;
• fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies;
• up to 3 volunteering days per year
• generous shared parental leave and pay
• cycle-to-work scheme;
• season ticket loan for travel between home and office;
• regular professional development;
• health and well-being initiatives

Birmingham (B5 4UA) based with hybrid working

Ofwat (The Water Services Regulation Authority) is a non-ministerial government department. We regulate the water sector in England and Wales.

We are forward-thinking, creative, innovative and ambitious. We actively encourage autonomy, collaboration and innovation and there’s a real adult culture fostered by trust, flexibility and respect.

Ofwat were awarded ‘Smarter Working Maturity’ recognition for the way we have embraced new and modern ways of working, reflecting the spaces we provide, technology we have deployed and the culture and leadership we have embedded to empower choice and flexibility for our people.

Please read the attached “Candidate Information Pack” to find more about why you should join Ofwat.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Cyber Security Engineer to join the recently expanded Ofwat Security team. As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect our systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. You will work closely with our IT team and across fellow Government organisations to identify vulnerabilities, develop strategies to mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.

Key deliverables

In this role you will:

• Support the implementation of Ofwat’s cyber security strategies, policies, and procedures tailored to the specific needs of our organisation.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans, to identify potential weaknesses and recommend appropriate remediation measures.
• Monitor and analyse security logs, events, and alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents in a timely manner.
• Continuously develop and manage the SIEM solution. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls and best practices into the development and deployment of new systems, applications, and technologies.
• Keep up to date with the latest cyber security threats, trends, and technologies, and proactively recommend improvements to our security posture.
• Support incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and recovery, and provide guidance to junior security team members.
• Assist in the development and delivery of cyber security awareness and training programs to promote a culture of security throughout the organisation.
• Assist with compliance with relevant security frameworks, regulations, and standards, such as Cyber Essentials, CAF/Gov Assure and NCSC.

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Security Technologies, such as Sentinel and Defender [Lead Criterion].
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls.
• Experience with security assessment tools, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing methodologies.
• Understanding of current cyber security threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to analyse and interpret security logs, events, and alerts to detect and respond to security incidents effectively.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CyberEssentials and CyberEssentials Plus, NCSC).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Attributes

• Champion and Leader of Change
• Builds Trust
• Adaptable Thinker
• Delivers Outcomes

You can read more about Attributes in Ofwat’s Framework for Success

• A generous Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% (£9,967 at the bottom of the band and £14,760 at the top);
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to max 30 with each year of service) plus bank holidays and 2.5 days privilege leave days;
• access to exclusive discounts on a range of goods and services such as retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance and gym membership;
• flexible working arrangements;
• fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies;
• up to 3 volunteering days per year
• generous shared parental leave and pay
• cycle-to-work scheme;
• season ticket loan for travel between home and office;
• regular professional development;
• health and well-being initiatives

Portsmouth, South East England, PO1 3LU

Located within HM Naval Base, the Principal Security Advisor (PSYA) is looking to recruit an Administration Officer (AO) working within the Personnel Security Team to risk manage all Royal Navy Service Personnel in all Top-Level Budgets (TLB) identified as a security risk through on-going personnel security measures. The role supports the Royal Navy in relation to National Security Vetting Clearance.

Part of Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ), the nerve centre of the Naval Service, The Principal Security Adviser (PSyA) is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of security activity and ensuring Navy Command TLB complies with Defence security policy.

Within Navy PSYA Personnel Security Team, we assess vetting cases in relation to risk management and provide assurance to the Navy Command Senior Security Risk Manager. This is essential to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our mix of civilian and military personnel in Navy PSYA inform security decision making in Defence to support operational objectives.

As an experienced administrator you will play a pivotal role in supporting the personnel risk mitigation of this department.  You will be a subject matter expert on Annual Security Appraisal Forms and procedures.

The Personnel Security community are passionate about high performance, we believe that everyone has potential within them, so we actively encourage development and a growth mindset.

The post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Working within the Personnel Security Team in the RN service Lead Command (SLC) to provide administrative support and assistance as required to the Vetting Team. In Pursuit of duties liaise with individuals and/or Chain of Command of all TLB Business Units where RN Service Personnel are employed, United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) staff, Defence Security – Personnel Security staff and other appropriate Service authorities.

Responsibilities

• To provide assistance and support to RN/RM to initiate and complete their Annual Security Appraisal Form
• To process electronic Security Appraisal Forms Initiation forms received and any AD HOC SAF’s required for Loan Foreign Assignments, Partners Across Government and Overseas requirements of the RN/RM Service Personnel.
• Support and administration of the Vetting Team, scanning documents, Maintenance of sponsor accounts and any other Ad HOC administration duties that may be required.
• To assist in distribution and preparation of documentation for Navy Vetting Appeal Panel (NVAP) as required.
• Management of classified assest register – MOD Form 102.

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.

Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.

You will have an understanding of the Business units and organisation as well as the rank/rate structure of the RN.

You will be an enthusiastic individual who is able to work collaboratively with the other team members to deliver high quality work in a pressured environment.

You will possess strong written and verbal communications skills.

You will show resilience under pressure, delivering to tight deadlines.

The ability to work independently or with minimal direction when required.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, outlook, Excel.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

Alongside your salary of £24,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,490 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.

Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Navy Command civil servants include:

•  25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• A very competitive pension scheme
• Personal & professional development
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.

An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.

Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree.

Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months – 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. 

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

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Home Office Intelligence brings together a number of existing teams involved in the collection and analysis of border and immigration related intelligence. It delivers Intelligence Collection, Development, Analysis, Targeting (Data Analytics) and Watchlisting capabilities within the Home Office and to its partners across Government and Law Enforcement.

Learn more on the HO Intelligence careers page.

Home Office Intelligence is a key business serving the Home Office Intelligence capability.

Home Office Intelligence has three Dedicated Source Units (DSUs) which are a standard feature for the lawful and effective management of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) in compliance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA). The DSUs are supported by a Source Development Unit (SDU) which supports the DSUs, provides a vital role in managing Source status drift for the department, and is currently transforming to take a more active role in CHIS recruitment.

The effective recruitment and management of CHIS generates high grade intelligence, maximises intervention opportunities and produces the strongest likelihood of meeting the department’s strategic objectives and fulfilling its intelligence requirement.

The current vacancy in this campaign if for a CHIS Controller. The post holder will be responsible for the joint management and supervision of the handlers within a DSU and will be required to maintain general oversight of the CHIS and the intelligence product produced, in line with departmental business priorities.

This is a role which demands exceptionally high levels of flexibility; the unpredictable nature of the work means that source contacts may take place at short notice and at unsociable hours.

A full-time, shift-working pattern primarily of early and late duties is anticipated, due to the specialist nature of this post.

Requests for part-time working would be considered but is subject to business needs. The role requires high flexibility working pattern, with regular On Call demands, and some Weekend/Public Holiday working.

Applicants should be aware that on-call requires the officer to reside within a reasonable travelling distance to the office they are posted to. Reasonable distance is deemed as 60 minutes for posts based outside the London region. The role requires the officer to be On Call out of hours and able to respond occasionally to meetings out of office with little notice.

There will be opportunity to undertake some work from home in line with current hybrid working arrangements in Home Office Intelligence, but officers will be expected to respond to operational and on call requirements when necessary.

The role will require travel to meetings across the UK. Lengthy travel may necessitate very occasional overnight stays. Mandatory training for the Controller role may also be residential. Candidates will require a full UK valid manual driving licence to operate an official vehicle.

The covert nature of this work dictates that it is a non-uniform role.

Expected posting length is expected to be a minimum period of 2 years following the successful completion of the Enhanced Source Management (Controller) Skills training programme. This is due to staff development investment for this specialist training and also a period of in-role immersion and mentoring.

If not previously and recently accredited, the successful applicant will be required to complete and pass the Controller Skills training programme. Applicants should note that this course is 3-4 weeks in duration, which may be residential.

Additionally, the successful applicant will be required to complete and pass Personal Safety Training (PST2).

Please Note: Applicants should note that failure to complete and pass either of these requirements will mean that they have not met the requirements of the post and are not legally allowed to undertake the duties of the role. In such circumstances, the Candidate will be redeployed to an alternative role.

This is an exciting role which requires a robust personality and the ability to work to tight time frames, often without direct supervision.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

•  Demonstrating a good knowledge and understanding of RIPA, CHIS Codes of Practice, Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA), Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA), Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and the principles of General Data Protection Regulations.

•  Managing a team of handlers operating in line with the Home Office Intelligence CHIS Standard Operating Procedures.

•  Maintaining the DSU’s security standards.

•  Promoting a safe working environment through effective risk assessment of every CHIS deployment and dynamic risk assessment of every situation.

•  Promoting a professional working environment by maintaining the highest standards of behaviour and integrity and adopt an intrusive style of supervision for source management.

•  The release of intelligence material and adherence to the principles of the CPIA and all relevant legislation and agency policy.

•  Actively promoting awareness of source related capability in the Home Office by seeking out, engaging and educating both new and existing internal and external partners.

•  Promoting a professional working environment by maintaining the highest standards of behaviour and integrity.

•  Actively contributing to the team effort improving performance, demonstrating innovation, working collaboratively and with respect.

Essential criteria

Candidates are expected to Demonstrate and /or Experience of;

• Previous training in or experience of Source Management, including experience of the authorisation processes under RIPA 2000.

•  Have experience of working in an operational law enforcement environment, which has dealt with intelligence, criminal investigation or detection.

•  Possess a good working knowledge and understanding of RIPA, the CHIS Codes of Practice, the Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA), the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA), Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and the principles of General Data Protection Regulations.

•  Possess well developed oral and written communication skills.

Desirable criteria

•  To have previously successfully completed an NSWG (National Source Working Group), or equivalent, accredited Controller course.

• Have previous experience of working as an accredited Controller and/or handler within a UK Law Enforcement Agency.

Hold full valid UK manual driving licence – requires officers to undertake frequent travel to attend out of office meetings across the UK, across varying shift hours, using the office vehicle.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Communicating and Influencing

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%